Claire Westaway Photography

I’m Claire Westaway, a Cheltenham-based maternity photographer who specialises in creating warm, natural images that celebrate this unique chapter of your life. My focus is maternity photography — from intimate bump photography to full pregnancy photoshoots — and I approach every session with sensitivity, calm and a clear intent to preserve authentic connection. My style is relaxed and timeless. I work with soft, natural light and gentle posing so your maternity photos feel true to you — not staged. Whether you prefer an in-home session that captures quiet, personal moments or an outdoor maternity shoot in familiar local spots around Cheltenham, I guide each session with reassuring direction so you feel comfortable and confident in front of the camera. The experience matters as much as the images. Before your session we discuss what matters to you: clothing and styling that flatters your bump, meaningful props if you wish, and whether you’d like partner or family involvement. On the day I create a relaxed atmosphere where you can breathe, move and enjoy the moment. My aim is to capture the subtle gestures and expressions that tell your pregnancy story — the tenderness, anticipation and joy. I believe pregnancy photography should be both beautiful and personal. My approach is patient and attentive: I listen to your preferences, adapt to what makes you feel at ease, and take time to capture portraits that will stand the test of time. The gallery you receive will be a collection of images designed to evoke how you felt during pregnancy — quiet, powerful and full of expectation. Based in Cheltenham, I photograph expecting mothers across the town and surrounding areas. If you’re looking for a maternity photographer who specialises in bump photography and pregnancy photoshoots with a gentle, natural aesthetic, I’d love to work with you. Together we’ll create maternity images that feel like you — honest, beautiful and made to treasure.